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4th Man Out (2016): Ratings & Plot

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4th Man Out is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Andrew Nackman. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
54%
Metascore
43
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4th Man Out (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Andrew Nackman
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 4th Man Out About?

The premise of 4th Man Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As Evan Todd’s 24th birthday celebration concludes, a long-held secret is unexpectedly revealed. Sharing his truth with close friends Parker Young and Chord Overstreet, Evan sparks a journey of self-discovery and strengthens their bond. The drama explores themes of friendship, honesty, and acceptance with a touch of humor.

4th Man Out Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of 4th Man Out

Directed by Andrew Nackman.

From the director

More from Andrew Nackman

More films directed by Andrew Nackman: Paulie Go! and Paulie.

Full filmography
Ratings

4th Man Out Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave 4th Man Out 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

4th Man Out Plot Summary

What happens in 4th Man Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the sun sets on Adam’s 24th birthday celebration, the small-town mechanic finds himself among his childhood friends Chris, Nick, and Ortu at their local bar. The night’s festivities take an unexpected turn when Chris, in his eagerness to play matchmaker, introduces a mysterious woman named Tracy to Adam, who graciously declines the offer. However, the following morning, a profound revelation strikes Adam: he recognizes that his true self doesn’t align with societal norms. He takes the courageous step of coming out to his closest friends, who initially grapple with this new facet of Adam’s identity.

Full summary

The whole story of 4th Man Out, scene by scene

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Videos

4th Man Out Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.

4th Man Out - TRAILER (Green band)
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  • Clip FOURTH MAN OUT - Clip - Coming out to the guys
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 4th Man Out?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What age does Adam celebrate at the beginning of the movie?

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FAQ

4th Man Out FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of 4th Man Out, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 4th Man Out?

4th Man Out runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was 4th Man Out released?

4th Man Out was released on February 5, 2016.

Who directed 4th Man Out?

4th Man Out was directed by Andrew Nackman.

More films by Andrew Nackman

How is 4th Man Out rated?

4th Man Out has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does 4th Man Out have a post-credit scene?

No. 4th Man Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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